TROPICS: No tropical activity expected over the next 48 hours.TODAY: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.Watch: Video forecastHEAT SAFETY: If spending time outdoors, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks to avoid heat-related illnesses.THE NEW WEEK: The upper-level ridge of high pressure will expand east over the region as the new week begins. This means a continuation of afternoon highs in the low and mid 90s and heat index values of 103+. By the end of next week, better shower and storm chances are in store as the ridge slides west. This will help bring afternoon highs back to “normal” summertime levels: Lower 90s.Get complete weather coverage from WDSU by downloading our Exact Weather app! Download FREE for iOS and Android.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!u local weather

TROPICS: No tropical activity expected over the next 48 hours.

TODAY: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

THE NEW WEEK:The upper-level ridge of high pressure will expand east over the region as the new week begins. This means a continuation of afternoon highs in the low and mid 90s and heat index values of 103+. By the end of next week, better shower and storm chances are in store as the ridge slides west. This will help bring afternoon highs back to “normal” summertime levels: Lower 90s.